Original U.S. WWII style Unissued Korean War Airborne Schrade Walden NY M2 Pocket Knife with Bail, Cord and Original Packaging British Military Maps The principal single-shot carbines of

The principal single-shot carbines of the Civil War were "NEW MODEL 1859" and "NEW MODEL 1863"

so the official purpose is not known

They were commercially made and appear to be late war manufacture

OSCAR ADLER  & CO

These were repaired

Original U.S. WWII style Unissued Korean War Airborne Schrade Walden NY M2 Pocket Knife with Bail, Cord and Original Packaging British Military Maps The principal single-shot carbines ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent unissued example of an early Korean War issue M2 Paratrooper pocket knife, with correct black plastic "jigged bone" handles. These are almost identical to the WWII issue, with the main differences being markings and the more durable plastic grips. These are very difficult to find, especially in this incredible unissued condition, still in the wrapper with a length of parachute cord to fasten it.